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Urinary Disorders Center
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 Even modest gain in weight increases the risk of kidney disease
July 18, 2008
Gaining weight is a risk factor for development of chronic kidney disease. And, according to a new study, this is so even if the person is not actually overweight or obese.
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
August 14, 2007
Patients with chronic kidney disease have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A combination of pravastatin, vitamin E, and homocysteine-lowering medications, given in conjunction with strict blood pressure control, can reduce these risks.
Desmopressin Treats Nocturia in Older Men
November 4, 2002
With age, men (and women) need to get up at night to urinate. This is due to age-related loss of arginine vasopressin. Giving an analog, desmopressin, orally may help deal with the problem, as this clinical study shows.
Low Dietary Calcium May Not Prevent Renal Calculi
March 27, 2002
It would appear logical to limit dietary calcium in patients with hypercalciuria and recurrent calcium oxalate renal stones. But it may not be the best approach . . . .
Cranberry Juice May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
September 26, 2001
New study supports the benefits of drinking cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections.
The epidemiology of incontinence
December 15, 2000
Our understanding of the epidemiology of female incontinence is built up from a relatively small number of somewhat inadequate studies. This review summarizes what we do know, and outlines some of the limitations in our knowledge base.
Incontinence after hysterectomy
September 14, 2000
Hysterectomy is a common and safe surgical procedure. A recent meta-analysis has shown, however, that the operation carries an increased likelihood of urinary incontinence as a long-term adverse effect.
Male incontinence
July 31, 2000
Urinary incontinence is commonly regarded as a female problem. However, it's prevalence has been reported to be as much as half that in women. All age groups can be affected. Unfortunately sufferers seldom discuss their problem with their physician .
Hemodialysis in the United States: Embarrassment or Exemplary Success?
February 17, 2000
Each of three prevalent therapies for end-stage renal disease (ESRD): maintenance hemodialysis (MD), continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and kidney transplantation was devised, tested and implemented in the United States. Yet, criticism of the American system of ESRD therapy, especially MD, clouds present delivery of universal care, with accusations that physician avarice and conduct increase patient deaths.
Preventing incontinence
April 28, 1999
Urinary incontinence increases with age and frailty. Women are affected twice as often as men are. Although prevalence is hard to estimate accurately, reported figures are 13-53% for homebound older adults, 25-35% for older patients admitted to acute hospitals and up to 70% for nursing home patients.
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